#52: Fear & Loathing AND Las Vegas. The Supremes AND the Grammys.

“Dive into fears about political outcomes, polling on the Grammys, and Scalia’s legacy in this thought-provoking episode.”

Fear & Loathing AND Las Vegas. The Supremes AND the Grammys: Episode #52 Recap

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Poll of the Week: Now Fear This!

Kristen: “As the reality of a Trump nomination settles in, pollsters are asking how Americans feel: scared or really scared? We also look north to Canada for polling insights.”

Democratic Side: Firewall?

Margie: “Does Hillary Clinton have a firewall? Nevada? South Carolina? Super Tuesday? We analyze recent polls and explore whether Sanders can close the gap in time.”

• CNN/ORC poll in Nevada
• Huffington Post/Pollster trends in NV, SC, and nationally
• Gallup on Democratic candidate favorability by race

GOP Side: Fireproof?

Kristen: “Trump’s momentum continues despite controversies. Is there anything that can derail his campaign?”

• Huffington Post/Pollster trends in SC and nationally
• PPP poll in SC
• Bloomberg/Purple SC focus group

The Supremes

Margie: “While there’s no new polling yet on Justice Scalia’s replacement, we revisit archival data on the Supreme Court.”

Forgotten Celebrations

Kristen: “Did you forget the Grammys, Valentine’s Day, or President’s Day? You’re not alone—polls show many Americans did too.”

• Rasmussen on President’s Day
• YouGov on the Grammys
• NRF on Valentine’s Day

Key Findings

• The Democratic race narrows, but can Sanders catch up in time?
• The GOP race winnows, but will it be enough to stop Trump?
• Pollsters reveal Americans’ fears about political outcomes.
• Supreme Court debates are set to dominate headlines soon.
• Missed recent holidays? Polls show you’re in good company.

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